Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
1980s
Medium
aluminum sequin with synthetic silk faille and non-woven interfacing
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 × 7 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 25 1/4 in. (10.2 × 19.7 × 24.1 × 64.1 cm)
Description
A black brimless hat with yellow, green, teal, gold, blue, magenta, purple, bronze, and black sequins sewn around the exterior of the hat in a vertical arrangement. The top of the hat has an adjustable, circular, drawstring closure. Two black strings made from synthetic material hang from the closure on the inside of the hat. The hat has a black border around its base. The interior of the hat is composed of a black synthetic material and has no label.
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
hats
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Millinery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.552
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5032cbe71-51a9-49b6-a4ff-2b450a29ffdf

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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